The Hope of SurvivorsThe Hope of Survivors

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The Hope of Survivors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting victims of clergy sexual abuse and misconduct, as well as providing educational and informational materials and seminars to pastors and churches of every denomination,... Read more

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Mission Statement

The Hope of Survivors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting victims of clergy sexual abuse and misconduct, as well as providing educational and informational materials and seminars to pastors and churches of every denomination, worldwide. The Hope of Survivors also offers limited in-house programs at volunteer’s homes for victims to further their healing. In short, the mission of The Hope of Survivors may be summed up in the motto: Reaching the Hurting...Ministering to those who have suffered abuse at the hands of clergy. Calling the Faithful...Providing resources and support to church leadership to help them remain true to their high calling. Bridging the Gap...Leading the hurting to hope through a healing relationship with Christ.

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The Hope of Survivors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting victims of clergy sexual abuse and misconduct of all denominations, as well as providing educational and informational materials and seminars to pastors and churches worldwide.

The Hope of Survivors is a registered California nonprofit corporation and is authorized to conduct business in the states of Wyoming, Ohio and Texas as a foreign corporation under the same name. La Esperanza de los Sobrevivientes, the Latino Division of The Hope of Survivors, is registered in the state of Texas. The Hope of Survivors also maintains official offices with volunteer staff in Queensland, Australia; Alberta, Canada; Edenbridge, UK, and Bistrița, Romania.

Professional memberships include: American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Outpost Centers International (OCI); Adventist Association of Family Life Professionals (AAFLP), and Adventist-laymen’s Services & Industries (ASI). The Hope of Survivors has also been recognized as a Valued Partner by GuideStar Exchange.